Over 0–100 km/h, Focus ST 280 wins (5,68 s vs 10,13 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Focus ST 280 | 216d Gran Coupe F44 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.68 s | 10.13 s | 4.45 s · Focus ST 280 |
| 400 m standing start | 13.80 s | 17.26 s | 3.46 s · Focus ST 280 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.64 s | 31.74 s | 7.10 s · Focus ST 280 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 264 km/h | 200 km/h | 64 km/h · Focus ST 280 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.11 kg/hp | 12.33 kg/hp | better ratio · Focus ST 280 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Focus ST 280 | 216d Gran Coupe F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.66 s | 1.99 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.77 s | 3.40 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.37 s | 6.81 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.68 s | 10.13 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.28 s | 14.53 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11.78 s | 29.18 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19.05 s | 93.28 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.80 s | 17.26 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.64 s | 31.74 s |
| Top speed | 264 km/h | 200 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 280 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 431 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed dual-clutch |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 116 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 430 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission |
Off the line, the Focus ST 280 hits 100 km/h in 5.68 s versus 10.13 s for the 216d Gran Coupe. At this point, the Focus ST 280 leads by 4.45 s and sits roughly 18 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Focus ST 280 is doing 139 km/h against 105 km/h for the 216d Gran Coupe. The gap is 1.95 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Focus ST 280 crosses the line in 13.79 s versus 17.26 s. The 3.46 s gap represents roughly 119 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Focus ST 280 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 194 km/h versus 145 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Focus ST 280 finishes in 24.63 s versus 31.73 s, with a 7.10 s lead.
Electronically capped at 200 km/h, the 216d Gran Coupe never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.11 kg/hp vs 12.33 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 17.28 seconds. The 4.45 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Focus ST 280 wins (5,68 s vs 10,13 s).
Focus ST 280 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,68 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Focus ST 280: 280 hp, ratio 5,11 kg/hp. 216d Gran Coupe F44: 116 hp, ratio 12,33 kg/hp.
Focus ST 280: 264 km/h. 216d Gran Coupe F44: 200 km/h.